Ravi Shastri and Ajinkya Rahane are both khadoos in their own way. Both have inherited this Mumbai cricket quality in a different manner. For the Team India head coach, the word intimidation has almost never existed while India’s caretaker captain has never allowed himself to be intimidated. 

Despite their contrasting personalities, Shastri and Rahane have struck a perfect chord. The bravado of Sydney and the execution in Melbourne was pleasing to watch, but Brisbane is bound to offer a new challenge.